Commercial Finance Analyst

Hays Building; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Commercial Finance Analyst for a 23-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow. The role includes providing financial analysis and strategic advice to government bodies, requiring strong analytical skills and a CCAB qualification. The position promotes a hybrid work environment and offers excellent Civil Service benefits, supporting a balanced work-life commitment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Civil Service pension (28.9% employer contribution)

25 to 30 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of leave

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with CCAB or equivalent.
• Experience in financial services or public sector is desirable.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Act as a trusted partner for HMRC and other stakeholders.
• Influence public sector financial strategy through data-driven insights.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Full CCAB (or equivalent) accountancy qualification

Tools

Planning/budgeting tools

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst - 23-Month FTCLocation: Glasgow (with hybrid working - 2 days in office per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £48,800 + excellent Civil Service benefits Offices:

Your new company
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is the UK government's savings bank, best known for Premium Bonds and backed by HM Treasury. Alongside offering savings products to the public, NS&I also provides payment and banking services to other government departments. As part of a wider transformation, they are seeking a commercially-minded, qualified finance professional to join their Glasgow office on a 23-month fixed-term contract.

Your new role
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting NS&I's strategic and operational objectives. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you'll act as a trusted business partner across a portfolio of clients, including HMRC's Help to Save and Childcare Hours programmes.You'll deliver insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial advice to both internal and external stakeholders. This is a high-impact role with regular engagement with HMRC and other government bodies, offering a unique opportunity to influence public sector financial strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

• Full CCAB (or equivalent) accountancy qualification
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and experience with planning/budgeting tools
• Proven experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience in Financial Services and/or Public Sector (especially Central Government) is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Salary: £45,000 - £48,800 (Glasgow and other non-London locations)
• Bonus: Performance-related monetary bonus
• Pension: Civil Service pension with 28.9% employer contribution
• Leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus 9 public and privilege days
• Flexible working: Option for a non-working day every fortnight
• Work-life balance: Hybrid working with only 2 days per week in the office and quarterly travel to London
• Additional benefits: Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave

What you need to do now

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